Residents invited to comment on proposed parish council changes

People living in Brimscombe and Thrupp, Chalford, Frampton on Severn, Great Oldbury, Minchinhampton, Standish and Upton St Leonards are being invited to give their views on proposed changes to parish council arrangements in their area.

Stroud District Council has published draft recommendations as part of its Community Governance Review and is now seeking feedback from residents, parish councils, community groups and other organisations before any final decisions are made.

The review is looking at whether current parish council arrangements continue to reflect the communities they serve and whether changes may be needed. This could include parish boundaries, the number of parish councillors, parish wards and other local governance matters.

The draft recommendations have been developed following an initial consultation earlier this year, when residents and local organisations were asked for their views on parish council arrangements.

The consultation is open until 11.59pm on Sunday 15 November 2026.

Residents can take part in the consultation:

• Online at www.stroud.gov.uk/cgr
• By email at elections@stroud.gov.uk
• By post to Electoral Services (CGR), Stroud District Council, Ebley Mill, Ebley Wharf, Stroud, GL5 4UB
• By calling the Elections Team on 01453 766321 to request a paper copy of the consultation or discuss the review further

All responses received during the consultation will be considered before final recommendations are presented to Full Council in December 2026.

Sign up here to receive news and events from Stroud District Council here:  https://stroud.gov.uk/emailalerts

For social media updates follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn.